Tama County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19171 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,868 | — | #2,045 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,781 | -5.8% | #1,140 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,647 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $148,600 | -47.3% | #2,275 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $872 | -25.0% | #1,596 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% | +17.5% | #1,913 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Tama County has a population of 16,868, making it the #2,045 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Tama County is $70,781, ranking #1,140 out of 3,222 counties — 5.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.8% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Tama County is $148,600 (-47.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $872/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.0%.
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93.8% of residents in Tama County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About Tama County, Iowa
Tama County, Iowa has a total population of 16,868, making it the 2,045th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tama County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Tama County is $70,781, which ranks #1,140 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Tama County is $148,600, 47.3% below the national median. Renters in Tama County pay a median gross rent of $872 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Tama County, 20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.9 min.
Tama County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.7%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (5.3%).
All data for Tama County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.